———— 


Deposit Com 


pat Uy Costing $125,000, 


Bypclled to regard our brother man 
place our yaluable assets within 
y to be needed for ages to come, 
inside the walls of our prisons. 

y disposed is au important queg- 


FOPWAcs L eh f , 4 
Until the millennial-eva arrives, we shall be 
with a reasonable degree of suspicion, and continu 
the secure walls of our safes. Bolts and bars ar 
_ to keep criminals outside the walls of our safes 


_ How to effectually protect our valuables from the 


= 7 eelOny} : 2 : : j 
Improvements im the line o s haye fully kk Aco AWwith. Improyvements-in-other 

ines of manufacture... A gTan dckwards brings p the iron-bound oaken chests of 
‘déu.daysy Later came the warty iron bux, covered with massive iron knobs like 
carbuncles, and haying keys like tlat of the Bastile. | These clumsy and unsafe iron 
ie boxes were deemed by vur grandfathers the ne plus ullva of security. Into them, as 
could not ente:, uor thieves break through and. steal. 


they fervently believed, fire b 
Could our ancestors revisit these scenes, they would pause in astonishment betore those 


< 


absolute Gibraltars of impregnability and Shadraciis of fiery resistance that are daily | 
Asin modern warfare the improvements in cannon | 


being produced by W. H. Butler. 

. . -of faultless accuracy and crushing penetration are met by an increase. of resisting 
~~ power in the great ironclads, so have the ingenious and dexterous methods of scientific 
burglars, armed with elaborate tools and powerful explosives, been met by correspond- 
ing vast improvements in these safes. Still it must be admitted that what man has 
rt built, man may tear to pieces if time enough is given toit. It is no less true that the 
safes now constructed by Mr. W. H. Butler bid defiance to the efforts of the nx st 
skillful burglar in the ordinary interim between the close ind the resumption of busi- 

PANGS) eh sors ; 

i A burglar-proof is never a fire-proof, unless the former is contained within the 
latter, as it often is in the larger and more expensive safes, The great weight of metal 
in burglar-proof safes offers no resistance against grezt heat, although rende:ing them 
invulnerable against attack. —~ : 

_ The fire-proof safes of Mr. Butler ave all that the nameimplies. The space between 
the outer and inner walls, for a distance of five or 


x 


more inches, is filled with a non- 
~ conducting materiul, holding nearly fifty per cent. of water in a chemical erystallized 
state. Sa t 

7 Mr. Butler caters to and usually obtains the finest work in the country, and some 
of the largest and best banks are among his permanent patrons. To the fire record of 
his safes Mr. Butler refers with pardonable pride, for it is indeed a grand one. Every 
improvement that skill or science can suggest is found in these safes, which are not 


+ excelled by any in the world, and are sold as low as the more common goods of other | 


manufacturers. In point of efficiency they leave nothing to be desired, Safety, utility 

and beguty are blended in them in a rare degree. They are the tirst of their class in 
every respect. ; ; i 

i _ A detailed description of the different styles of safes manufactured by Mr. Butler 

| would require more space than can be devoted in this issue of 'Tur INDUSTRIAL AGH; 

‘but as the features which make 


The construction of a frame fur either 
a fire-proof or burglar-proof safe is naturally the first subject for study; its manner 
wrought angle-iron frames welded 
agieat and important improvement over the common patched 
frequently failed to protect their contents when exposed to high, 
heat. This angle-iron frame has repeatedly been thoroughly tested 

t, and the result invariably has been that this manner of con- 


great importance, is the 
makers a wooden lining 


and which, it is a wonder, was not abandoned long 
he Butler Safe is a decided improvement in appear- 
additional protection to the contents. 
perfecting his safe, left not the minutest point open to successful 
of the safe, as is frequently done by 
he has completed the interior departments in a manner 
i afe was to be the principal point of the 
eel exterior. All.of the cash boxes of the 
and are not sham fronts on wooden boxes, 
pe ieee with large round bolts in front and strong bolts 
be behind. Hinge tips are screwed in, and may be easily removed when the hinges require 
ahi oiling. i 
‘t 


_ proof filling is screwed on over the lock, and by removing this cap access may be had 


ie i < 


are of more interest, | 


of construction, its shape and the material of which it is composed being the essential | 


iin the safes which are intended for only fire-proof purposes, a cap containing fire- 


‘there is no part of the door 


| of safes or skilled cracksmen, 


| article. 


a. fc, 
Min, Butler is one of the vetar 
he has been actively engaged in 
| Mr. Valentine in the firm of Vale 


whe service of an expert. The combination Jocks are 
md the changes may be made with a wrench, without 

ich lock is protected by a plate of hardened. steel, and 
& unprotected by the fire-proof filling, as none of the 


to both lock and bolts, withow 
capable of a million Changes, 4 
taking. the wheels out by ha: 


locks go entirely through th 

The Butler burglar-proof 
experience, and a triumph in 
abundant proof that the mos 


fes are models of perfection, the result of years of 
particular department of mechanical arts. There is 
t attacks by experts, whether experienced makers 
a period of fifty-six hours, would fail to obtain a 
ich offer a still stronger barrier to the contents of 


glimpse of even the inner doors 
the sate, 


and locks to 


order, and is a 
pany. / 


fe-makers of this country. Fox over thirty years 
the partner of 


Butler Safe & Lock Co. 


a peer in the realm of fire and burglar-proof 
As early as 1855 he introdueed the principle of dry filling, and from that time 
the ancient device of wet plaster filling was doomed. Experience has shown that the 
wet filling eats the heart out of thelmetal, in from five to seven years, and thus renders 
them worthless. Large numbers of this class of ‘safes haye been returned to their 
makers, and haye been broken up for old metal. In contradistinction to this fact, 
we have only to add that the Butler Safes of a quarter of a century ago are bright and 
sound to this day. The special dry’ lling feature of the Butler Safes forms an absolute 
protection against fire and dampness of the safe’s interior. 

Mr. Butler’s achievements, since 1855, in the perfecting of his Burglar-Proof Safes, 
are many and valuable Prominent among them are the tongue and groove and dove- 
tail, connecting the door and frame of the safe when closed, for the purpose of resisting 
the burglar’s wedge; also the packing of the joints of the doors with rubber or other 
material, to prevent the introduction of gunpowder and other explosives, and more 
recently he invented the cam hinge, for the purpose of closing the door directly upon 
the rubber or other packing. } 

When Valentine & Butler dissolved partnership, Mr. Butler associated himself with 
the Diebold Safe and Lock Oo. of Canton, Ohio. This monster company’s successful 
career for over thirty years is too well known to require comment, Their great 
facilities, long experience and business integrity are of the first rank. The improve- 
ments of this company have been’ consolidated with those of Mr. Butler, and the 
Butler Safe, as now manufactured, embodies all known valuable improvements. Mr, 
Butler is a large stockholder of the Diebold Company, and has a large factory in 
Bronklyn as well. Tt will thus be seen that nothing is lacking to make the Butler Safe 
perfect iu its appointments. ar 

So great are the facilities of the Diebold Safe and Lock Company, situated as they 
are in the centre of the iron and coal district of the country, that they produce and sell 
first-class work cheaper than any of their competitors. As constructors of sate deposit 
vaults, they are practically without 2 tival. We may instance the mammoth vaults of 
the San Francisco Safe Deposit Company, which cost $125,000, and are the largest 
in the world. Many other banks and companies haye also been fitted out by the Diebold 
Company. ana 

Among Mr. Butler’s special contraets we will cite the following ; Guarantee Safe 
Deposit Co., of Philadelphia, $85,000; Safe Deposit Co., of New York, $150,000; Rhode 
Island Safe Deposit Co., of Providenee, R. I., $50,000; St. Louis Safe Deposit Co., 
$25,000; Long Island Safe Deposit Co., $80,000, und many others of equal magnitude. 
He has also furnished work recently forthe Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co., West Side 
Bank, of New York city, Westport Bank, of Westport, Conn., and is now putting in 
immense vaults for the Manhattan Savings Bank. Mr. Butler prides himself on the - 
fact that he has never had a safe, made under his supervision or sold by him as burglar- 
proot, which has ever been opened by burglars. 

The demand for the Butler Safes was neyer greater than it is to-day: The factory 
at Canton, Ohio, is turning out thirty firé-proof safes daily; besides these, the Diebold 
Safe and Lock Co. produce each day tons of burglar-proof and safe deposit’ vaults and 
jail work, The factory at Canton is the largest in the world, the main building covering 
800x50 feet and is two stories high. In addition, there are extensive brass and iron 
foundries, blacksmith shops, ete., etc. The Company are also building an extension 
to the main building which will occupy a Space of 200x50 feet. Railroad sidings enter 
the building to facilitate the handling of safes and material for the construction. The 
Company have the advantage of cheap land, low taxes, cheap power and other facilities, 
permitting the production of safes at a much lower cost than they can possibly be 
iuade in the Hast. Ee : 

One of the most attractive exhibits at the American Institute Fair is the mammoth 
Butler Champion Safe. It is gréatly admired by many visitors, who do not fail to 
examine the perfection of its workmanship, and admire the beauty of its construction 
and handsome finish. ‘There is no doubt that the Butler Safe will receive the highest 
award in the gift of the Institute Fair, for this safe usually carries off the honors 
wherever exhibited. i 


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Sv. JoHNSVILLE, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1881. } 

W. H. BurvEr, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York: | 

Dear Sir—The safe, a No. 7, I purchased a few years ago, passed through the fire | 

of May 25th, and I am happy to state my books, papers, .cash, etc., were all perfectly 
preserved, The books I am now using in my buisness. S. KELLER. 


WoonsockeE?, R. I., October 28, 1881. 

Messrs. C. H. GEORGE & Co. ; PROVIDENCE, Rae 
Dear Sirs—Allow me to express my sincere thanks and gratefulness to you and the | 
makers of the No. 9 Butler Patent Fire-Proof Safe, purchased of you some months ago, 
which has been severely tested in the fire destroying my works on the 25thinst. I 
take great pleasure in informing you that I found all my books and papers in a perfect | 
state of preservation, while at the same time cast-iron tanks were found in a melted 
condition, almost touching the safe. Please send me another safe of same size and | 
make as soon as possible, and oblige, Yours very gratefully, 
GEORGE W. MILLER. 


CATTARAUGUS, N. Y., December 9, 1881. 
Mr. W. H. Buruer, Esq., New York: 

Dear Sir—I have given your agent, Mr. S. 8S. Eddy, an order for one of your solid 
wrought angle-iron frame safes, believing them to be as represented. Had one of your 
safes seven years ago, which went through the fire the time my store was burnt, pre- 
serving its contents intact. Would cheerfully have he refer parties to me, if you so | 
desire. Should like my new safe as soon as convenient. J. H. RYDER. 


_ New Yorx, December 16, 1881. 
W. H. BUTLER: 

Dear Sir—On the 9th inst. our place of business was destroyed by fire, and one of 
your safes, which contained our books and papers, was severely tested, as the metal 
work of safe bears evidence. We are glad to say that everything in our safe was pre- 
seryed to our entire satisfaction. ALART & McGUIRE, 


a N. Y., January 18, 1882. 
W. H. BUTLER, Esq., New York: 

Dear Sir—As you claim there have been some misr epresentations made by compet- 
ing safe manufacturers in regard to the manner in which my safeof your make came 
out of the late great fire in our village, I deem it but in justice to you and the great 
reputation your make of safe sustains, to say that I consider it as good a fire-proof safe 
as was ever made, my safe having» stood a very trying ordéal by fire, having been red- 
hot for about 50 hours. I had removed from safe all its contents before the fire reached 
it, but what books remained in the safe are perfectly legible, and I am satisfied no safe 
could haye done more. Would cheerfully have you refer meciees to me who intend to | 
buy a good fire-proof safe. Yours truly@ M. L. HOLLIS. 

5 i New York, February 3, 1882. 

DEaR MR. Byer! The little two-foot square safe that you made for me in 1858 
went through the great heat of the Park Row fire, January 31, 1882, with entire success. 
Kyverything contained in the safe was perfectly ee A. E, BEACH. 

SoOIENTIFIO AM. OFFICE. 


j f 4 Mexico, N. Y., March 15, 1882. 
Wm. H. BUTLER, watt 291 Broadway, New York: © 

The safe I bought of you about eleven years ago has just had its first test as a fire- | 
proof safe. The safe fell into the hottest part among the ruins, where it lay and baked 
for several hours, part of the time red hot. 
to inform you that contents of same came out in 


aniadt condition. 

E. RULISON. 
eR N. Y., March 15, 1882. 
W. H. BurLer, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York: 

Dear Sir—The safe I bought of you about two years ago—your solid wrought angle- 
iron frame—has just passed through a trying ordeal of fire. My safe was in the 
Phoenix Block, which was burnt yesterday. My office being on second floor, safe fell 
into the basement of building, was in the ruins seyeral hours. Large brick wall fell 
on the safe, completely covering it out of sight. I got safe out and after allowing same | 
to cool until this morning, I, with your agent, S. ‘8. Eddy, opened it, and am very | 
gratified to inform you that ‘all its contents are fully preserved. | 

‘Yours truly, M. L. WRIGHT. 


The following gentlemen have purchased safes at Haverhill, Mass., since the great 
Hayerhill fire, February 17, 1882, in which there were twenty-two Round-Corner Safes, 
all of which preserved their contents in perfect condition : 


E. W. Reynolds. Stockbridge, Bartlett & Co. J. C. Collins, 

How & Day. Orlando Brown. J. H. Winchell, 
D. F. Sprague. E. Archibald & Co, | E. L. Hoyt. | 
J. A. Fernald & Co. M. W. Mahoney. |. Ira S. Noyes. { 
Smiley Brothers. J. F. Brown & Co.) A. W. Leonard. 
L. V. Spauding. T. F, Finney. J HH. Cahill. | 
C. T. Ford. S. Frank Woodman. W. O. Chase, 


O. C. Flanders. 

L. C, Wadleigh & Sons. 
Lyons & Sawyer. | 

D. T. Kennedy + 


Chas. W. Lang. 
Smith & Hale. 
Hayes & Connor. 
John F. Davis. 


M, A. Simonds. 

W. S. Chase & Son. 
G. W. Mitchell. 
Clark, Lennox & Co. 


¥. L. Ricker. H. P., Fairbanks & Co. George & Co. 
H. M. Clay & Co. J.P. Dearborn. © L, A. Shannon. 
Geo. W. Thomas. Carter & Cheney. .E. L. Allen. 


H. G. Case. 

Hutchins & Spiller. 
Edward C. Miller & Co. 
W. F. Evans. 


H. B. Eastman. | 
David Powers. | 
Andrew E. Fay. | 
J. A. Lynch. f 


Henry H. Johnson. 
J. N. McClure, 

C. H. Clark. 

H. C. Tanner. 


Geo. M. Cook. Cc. E. Thurston. Le Bosquet Bros. 
O. W. Butters. Martin & Crafts. J. L. Webster, 

J: S. Sumner. M. P. Fitzgerald. Sleeper Bros. 

S. L. Jewett. Kimball & Perley.- E. R, Quimby. 

J. B. Farrar. James M. Gage. | gee Steward. 

A. MeDufile. I, K. Messer. . W. Hatch. 

L. E, Martin. G. E. Calef. 

S. F. Prescott. W. E. Morse. | 


PROVIDENCE, October 20, 1877. . 


Dear Sirs—iIn regard to your inquiries as to the condition of our books and nena: 
contained in one of your ‘‘ Valentine & Butler Safes” in the recent fire, we had the 
singular good fortune to find NO DAMAGE }DONE TO EVEN THE BINDING OF 
OUR BOOKS, but all inside the wooden door was in perfect order. 

‘ Yours very truly, | PUTNAM MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 
(Signed) WANTON VAUGHAN, ‘Treasurer. 


| ing of our books, 


Have just got it opened, and take pleasure |’ 


| Ww. H, BUTLER, 291 Headey, 


FREE FROM DAMPNESS. : 
K NEw ORLEans, La., December 18, 1878. 
Have had one of your safes in use for over 20 years. It is the only safe "that pre-. 
serves books from dampness in our climate, et¢. . W. H. CUSHING, P 


, 


$ 


W.H. Buruer, Beal 291 Broadway, Niee 

Dear Sir—Ir. the great fire on the morning of July 19th, that destroyed the entire 
‘* Wieting Block,” we had in our store one of your safes (made by Diebold Safe and Lock 
Company), which stood in the centre of the fire. Heat intense, burning up $35,000 
worth of boots, shoes and rubber goods. Safe sixty hours in the fire and too hot to 
handle when taken out. When cool enough to open found combination lock all right ; 
books, papers, three gold watches and two silver watches in perfect condition, 
We can not speak too highly of the safe, and have given your agent an 


SYRACUSE, N. Y., August 4, 1881. 


| order for another one of your late make with patent round corners, as we are convinced 


they are superior to all others in fire. Yours truly, 


G. W. INGALLS & CO. 
Troy, N. Y., August 26, 1881. 


W. H. BUTLER, 291 Bidder New York: 

' Dear Sir—In regard to inquiries made by you as to the condition of our books ana 
papers, contained in one of your round corner folding-door safes, in the severe fire of 
August 23d, we had the singular good fortune to find no damage.done even to the bind- 
We take pleasure in recommending the Butler Safe. 

MILLIS & GARNEY. 


Roms, N. Y., Sept. 20th, 1881. 
W. H. BuTuER, 291 Broadway, New York: : 

Dear Sir—On the night of September 16th my large soap manufactory was totally 
destroyed by fire. The heat was intense, The safe I bought of you about a year ago 
went down in the ruins, where it lay baking for over thirty hours. When taken from 
the ruins, to my great satisfaction, I found the whole contents of the safe, which con- 
sisted of books, papers, etc., all well preserved. Enclosed please find order for anew 
safe of same kind. Yours very respectfully, CHAUNCEY BRODOCK. 


PuuasxI, N. Y., October 7, 1881. 
W. H. BuTLer, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York: 

Dear Sir—You have probably been informed ere this of the very disastrous. fire 
which occurred here yesterday. The safe I bought of you stood in the thickest pare 
of the fire for about twelve hours. When we got it out, tomy great satisfaction, I 
found the contents, which consisted of books, papers, money, etc., all in perfect con- 
dition, there being no trace of fire on the inside. I wish to purchase one two sizes 
larger, ete. Yours respectfully, G. D. INGERSOLL. 


‘puragey, N. Y¥., October 8, 1881. 
W. H. BUTLER, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York: 

Dear Sir—On the morning of the 6th the most disastrous fire which has ever 
occurred in this section of the State consumed the whole business part of our town. 
The safe I purchased of you fell from the second floor among the ruins, being sur- 
rounded by fire. I did not get the safe away until yesterday Pp. M., safe still being hot, 
I found the contents of safe fully preserved. Please write me what you will send me a 
new one for of same size, etc., etc. I remain respectfully po 

: A. KING, 


OFFICE oF “PULASKI DEMOCRAT,” 
PuwaskI, N. Y., October 11, 1881. 
ew York: 

Dear Sir—The safe I purchased of you last year has just been through our late fire, 
which destroyed the whole business portion of our village. My safe fell from the 
second floor into the basement, was in the hottest part of the fire, and a portion of the 
time red hot. Its contents came out in perfect condition. I wish to negotiate for a 
new safe of your make, having the utmost confidence in them. Please send prices, etc. 

Yours very respectfully, L. R. MUZZY. 


The BUTLER SAFE in Ingersoll & Co.’s bank also preserved its contents. 


(\ OFFICE oF THE H111s Co., \ 
\ AMHERST, Mass., May 31, 1880. 
Mr. W. H. Howie 291 Broadway, New York : 

Dear Sir—The Folding-Door Safe purchased of you in November, 1877, was sub- 
jected to a very severe test on the morning of April 23d, by the burning of our factory, 
the heat being so intense that our hat dies were melted Please send us w larger safe 
and when it arrives we will ship you the o'd one, which we consider has proved itself 
a reliable article. Yours’ truly, ' THE HILLS CO. - 

East GREENWICH, R, I., April 7, 1880. 
W.H. Buruer, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York: L 

Dear Sir—My safe of your make passed through a very seyere fire Sunday morning, 
April 4th, falling into a cellar full of peta paints and oils. The contents of the safe 
are in perfect condition. * Yours, 

(Signed) ‘ THOMAS J. TILLY, Postmaster. 
PENSACOLA, Fla., February 27th, 1879. 

Our building which contained the vault purchased of you was destroyed by fire 

night before last; contents of vault, we are pleased to say, were perfectly preserved, etc: 
HYER BROS, 


JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 15, 1881. 
M. A. DRIaLyNskI, Agent for Butler’s Safes: 

Dear Sir—The safe I purchased of you, a Butler No. 1, wasin my store which 
burned to the ground on the night of January 2, 1881. The outside of the safe was 
heated red hot. On taking the safe from the ruins, I was happily disappointed to find 
my cash, ete., perfectly preserved. I cheerfully recommend your safes, etc. 

E. C. GRIMMI. 


: Mystic River, Conn., January 5, 1881. 

W. H. BurterR— Your agent asks us in what condition we found the 
safe which contained the'’Probate Records of the town of Groton, after and 
at the time of opening it the next day-after the great fire of December 29th, 1880. We 
cheerfully give you all the facts, for they are creditable to the Butler Safe and its 
makers. It wasin the second story of the large three-story building called Central 
Hall building, was locked with all its contents at the time of the fire, was precipitated 
into the burning débrig below, and there, remained some eighteen or nineteen hours, 
when it was taken out and opened, the key doing its office as before, AND THE CON- 
TENTS FOUND TO BE INTACT, from fire and water, and everything looks as if there 
had been no fire, etc. WM. H. POTTER, Judge of Probate, District of Groton. 


\ 


W. H. BUTLER, (Formerly Valentine & Butler) 3 


Corner of Reade Stresct, 


2o1 Broadway, Wwew Work. 


REMOVED 
79 Duane Svea. 


, 


CorTLAND, N Y., March 7th, 1884. 
After witnessing one of the most severe tests by intense heat that a safe could pos- 
sibly be subjected to, in the disastrous fire which occurred in Cortland Feb. 19th, 1884, 
T have no hesitation in saying that the books of invoice kept by Mr, H. M: Kellogg in 
one of the Butler Safes were in as perfect a state of preservation the day after the fire 
as they were the morning after I issued his policy of insurance, and the adjusters of the 
companies represented in the loss were unanimous in their commendations, saying 
that the case was without a rival. G ‘ 
f Yours very resp’ly, ORVILLE D. ALLEN, Resident Insurance Agt. 

] i 5 

' New Yor«, May 2d, 1885. 

Mr. W. H. BuTLER, 291 Broadway, New York: By : 

; Dear Siy—The burglars paid us a visit last night with a full assortment of tools, 
and attacked the Diebold Safe purchased of you last year. After two unsuccessful 
attempts to drill the fire-proof door in front of lock, they drilled a hole above it and the 


door was blown open. They found inside a burglar-proof chest which resisted all their | 


efforts. The burglars no doubt had a good opportunity to test the chest to their fullest 
extent, but they failed completely and we did not lose a dollar. There was in the steel 
chest about $1000, besides valuable papers, We now see the necessity for real burglar- 


proof protectors, which we are satisfied cannot be obtained in the ordinary fire-proof 


safe. ' MANHATTAN BEEF CO.—T. H. WHEELER, Manager. 


; JoHNSTOWN, N. Y., April 4th, 1884. 
W. H. Burier, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York: =| 
_ Dear Sir—in the fire of March 6th, which burned my skin mill, the safe I bought 
of you fell full fifteen feet to the basement, and there lay for more than forty-eight 
hours in the hottest part of the fire. The handles and hinge-tips were entirely burned 
off. I opened the safe after the fire and found all in good order. I shall negotiate 
with your agent for another of the same kind. I will have no other. 
A Yours yery truly, N. IT. WILBER. 
k Ven New Yorks, July 7th, 1885. 
Wm. H. Buruer, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York : 
Dear Sir—1 bought in 1881 two of your No. 10 round-cornered door safes, made by 
the Diebold Safe and Lock Co., and they were both in the fire when the building at 


63 Broadway was destroyed on the 4th inst., and I am pleased to say that the contents, | 


which were of great value, were preserved from eyen a mark or svorch. They both 
proved to be as represented by you—jire-proof in the fullest sense of the word. 
; : : J. H. HARRIS, 63 Broadway. . 


“TWICE TESTED. 


BRUNSWIOK, Ga., Dec. 5th, 1883. 
Mr. W. H. BuruEeR, New York: 

Dear Sir—We write you a few lines to let you know our building was burned down 
yesterday, and the safe you sold us was in the fire eight or ten hours and preserved 
eyery book we had in splendid condition; the bank bills were not even scorched. We 
are sure to recommend your safes very highly. We'are, dear sir, 

Yours truly, » MOORE & McCREARY. 


2 Brunswick, Ga., Jan. 2d, 1885. 

W. H. BuTLeER, 291 Broadway, New York: - 4 

Dear Sir—We, the undersigned, were present at the opening and know of one of 
‘your safes which passed through two fires in Brunswick, Ga., and saved, the contents in 
perfect order both times ; and we believe them to be as good fire-proof safes as any 
made. L, J. LEARY, 

4 MOORE+& MoORBARY. 


New Berne, N. C., Sept. 12th, 1884. 
W. H. BurLer, Esq., New York: 
Dear Sir—I am pleased to inform you.that the safe which I purchased of you, and 
which went through the late destructive fire in New Berne, is now all right. 
it would pay you to send a man here. Yours resp/ly, SiH scorn: 


GREENVILLE, N.C., March Ist, 1884, ° 
Mr. W. H. Buruer, New York: 

Dear Sir—Our store was consumed by fire on tlie night of the 25th. Your safe 
stood the test: the books and papers in it were preserved in good order. The building, 
a large two-story frame, adjoined three large single-story buildings, all of which were 
burned down and made a yery hot fire. In one of the adjoining stores was one of 


burnt, with its contents, on the sidewalk, &c., &c. 
Yours truly, W. B. JARVIS. 
Urioa, N. Y., March 5th, 1884, 
W. H. Buruer, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York: : 

Dear Sir—The large fire and burglar-proof safe we bought of you about two years 
ago has just passed through the great fire here which occurred on Sunday, March 2d, 
being the most disastrous our city ever experienced. We are pleased to inform you 
that the contents of said safe were fully preserved. / i 

f Yours truly, H. J. HOLBROOK & CO. 


PALATKA FIRE. 


PALATKA, Fla., Noy. 10th, 1884. 
Mr. W. H. Buryer, 291 Broadway, N. Y.: 

Dear Sir—I am at a loss for words to express what a wonderful test the No, 5 safe 
stood. The heavy top hinge of safe door was melted off, and a cast-iron pump standing 
five feet from the safe was melted in alump,. To the surprise of all, the contents were 
found perfect. Truly yours, A: GOODSON & CO. 


PaLatkKa, Fla., Noy. 8th, 1884. 
W. H: BUTLER : R 
My safe stood an intense heat in the raging flames of the Palatka fire. Contents 
were found all right, and I will have another as soon as my store is finished. 
/ is Resp’ly yours, L. FALK. 


; PauaTKA, Fla., Noy. 21st, 1884. 
Mr. W. H. BurLer: ; 

* Sir—I will say that one of your No. 1 safes was in my store, which was burnt in 
the great fire at Palatka. The books that were in the safe were uninjured. 


Resp’ly, E, H. PADGETT. 


W. H. BUTL 


Corner of FReade Street, 


March 1, 1886, to 


New York City. 


' street, was totally destroyed by fire. 

_ baking several days, and although we 
_ reached us, we are thoroughly convineed that 
| preserved, as what was saved in the safe and its present condition show. 


| W. H. Buruer, No. 291 Broadway, 


| a very hot fire on the 24th inst., our office being totally destroyed. 


| Wm. H. Buruer, Esq., 


| of this town. 


| perfect order. 


| we. H. Burier, 291 Broadway, Néw York: 


—— .fSSrrconmrAtS. — ce 


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PALATKA, Fla., Noy. 11th, 1884. 
W. H. BUTLER: 
‘———Sir—To my surprise, the books were taken out of my No. 
nota thread scorched. “My papers are as sound as a dolar, 
Resp’ly yours, 


1 safe, made by you, and 
I will have another. 
BE. W. GREEN. 


PanaTKA, Fla., Nov. 8th, 1884. 

W. H. BUTLER: ; 
Dear Sir—On Friday night my safe, made by you, was burned. The handle and 
dial were melted off. I did not think any safe could stand suchatest. To your credit, 
my books, papers, greenbacks, &c.,are as bright as when I locked them in the safe. 


Send me another as soon as possible. 
, Resp’ly yours, AUGUSTUS W. MANN. 


PALATKA, Fla., Noy. 9th, 1884. 
W. H. Burimr, 291 Broadway, New York : 
Dear Sir—My safe stood when other makes of safes suffered great damage. 
soon as I get in my new store I must have another. 
j Yours, 


As 


CHAS. M, DEAUTRY. 


BEACH HAVEN, Pa., July 9, 1884. 
W. H. BuTLER, 291 Broadway, New York: 
- Dear Sir—Our No. 6 safe, of your make, stood a severe fire test on Thursday night, 
June 27th, our store being burned to the ground, the-safe falling into the cellar among 
a number of barrels of oil, but we are happy to say contents came out perfect. 
Yours truly, MEIRELL, OWEN & CO. 


Pornt PLEASANT, N. J., March 30th, 1885. 

New York: 

you for our real estate office passed through 

The hinges, lock- 

dial and handle were melted, so intense was the heat. Our books, valuable papers, 

deeds and money were found perfectly preserved, and we have ordered two safes of your 

make, in which we have great Sec erie 
: ours, 


Dear Sir—The No, 82 safe purchased of 


R. M. WORTHINGTON, 
WM.:T. STREET. 


: OneErpa, N. Y., May 8th, 1884. 
291 Broadway, New York: ; 

Dear Sir—It affords’us pleasure to inform you that the safe (No. 35) we purchased 
of you some two years ago. has fully preserved its contents, in its first baptism by fire, 
our large hardware store having been wholly destroyed by fire Feb, 11th. 

Yours truly, J. L. SPENCER & CO. 


WILLIAMSTOWN, N. Y., May 8th, 188¢. 
Mr. W. H. BurLeR, New York: 

Dear Sir—The safe I bought of you a year ago, a No. 4, has just passed through the 
late great fire here (May 4th), which destroyed the larger part of the business portion 
Safe was in the two-story frame building, and went down in the ruins, 
everything being destroyed around it. The contents were taken out in good and 

4 Yours resp’ly, J. G. REDDING. 


Fonpna, N. Y., Oct. 30th, 1884. 


Dear Siy—On the night of Aug,28th occurred one of the most disastrous fires Fonda 
ever experienced... Our large hardware’store, together with the other property on Main 
The safe went down in the ruins, where it lay 
had removed most of the contents before the fire 
had we not done so all would have been 
We intend to 


| exchange with you for a new safe, believing there are none better,in the market. 


I think | 


safes, apparently filled with wood; it was gotten out of the building, but | 


| 
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ER, (Formerly 


Yours truly, MOORE & JANSEN. 
; sa : NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 29th, 1884. 
Mr. W. H. Burner, 291 Broadway, New York: 

Dear Sir—It gives me pleasure to report that the books and papers contained in my 
safe were perfectly preserved through the trying ordeal of fire on the 28th of August ; 
not even the smell of fire to be found on them when the safe was opened. The safe was 
a No. 31, of your make, and I cheerfully add my meed of praise to the already well- 
established reputation of your safes. Yours very truly, JAMES A. BANISTER, 


BINGHAMTON, N. Y., Sept. 20th, 1884. 


Mr. W. H. Burier, New York: i 
Dear Sir—Sunday morning, July 13th, our building was totally destroyed by fire. 


| The safe we bought of you a few months before came out in excellent shape, after being 


in the ruins nearly a week. No trace of fire was found on the inside. 
Yours very resp’ly, THE JOOST CRACKER AND BAKING CO. 
‘ ©. C. JacKSoN Manager. 


BINGHAMTON, Sept. 7th, 1884. 
Mr. W. H. BuTLeR, New York: 

Dear Sir—After haying examined the safe contained in the building of the Joost 
Cracker and Baking Co., that was kept,hot for eight hours and which on opening showed 
not so much as a blister on the inside, we were induced to buy one of your safes, which 
we now have in our office. Resp’ly yours, STUART BROTHERS. 


FuLToN, N. Y., Jan. 29, 1885. 
W. H. Burien, Esq., 291 Broadway, New York : 

Dear Sir—I take pleasure to inform you that the safe (No. 8) I purchased of you 
two or three years since has just passed through a severe test by fire. On the night of 
Jan. 26th my store and stock were totally destroyed by fire, together with several 
others. The safe fell into the ruins, and was still at a red heat last evening, the 28th. 
This morning I opened the safe and found, to my joy and satisfaction, the contents 
preserved intact—books, papers, $200 in money and other valuables perfect, &c. 

: Yours truly, J. J. WRIGHT. 


PETERSBURG, Va., 28th March, 1885. 


W. H. BurxeEr, Esq. : 
Dear Sir—In the destructive fire of March 20th, which destroyed the two large 


four-story blocks on Sycamore street, it was my fate to be in the very center, and a 


large drug store next tome, The drug stock developed immense heat, but your large 

double-door safe carried me through all right. On opening I found everything secure, 

The close-fitting doors had prevented even the water from entering. I am yery glad to 

give my hearty approval of the security afforded by your safe. 
-Very truly yours, 


Valentine & Butler) 


291 Broadway, New Zork. 


G. ROETTGER, 


TESTIMONIA 


o BINGHAMTON, N, Y., Feb. 18th, 1885. 
Mr, W. H. BurLer: \ 
Dear Siy—About a year and a half ago we purchased one of your No. 8 fire-proof 
safes. On the night of Feb. 13th a fire occurred, and continued to burn during the 
greater part of the next day, completely ruining the four-story brick building, the 
second story of which we occupied as a cigar manufactory. The safe was subjected to a 
very intense heat, twenty thousand cigar labels burning against the back of the safe, 
and about one hundred tons of rags burned, falling from the floor above, around the 
safe, which contained all our books and papers. On the 16th your agent opened the 
safe, when its contents were found to be in a perfect state of preservation. It gives us 
pleasure to recommend your safes as being first-class in every respect. 

Yours very resp’ly, REYNOLDS & MUNYAN, 


New York, Jan’y 24th, 1884. 
W. H. BUTLER, 291 Broadway, New York : , 
Dear Sir—It affords me great pleasure to bear testimony to the character of the 
work which you and your company have done for us. Our burglar-proof safe and the 
yault and other safes placed in our building by your company are in every way satis- 
factory. Yours very truly, § R. G. ROLSTON, Pres’t 
‘Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co. 


JuLiustown, N. J., Jan’y 8th, 1886. 
W. H. Burrier, Agt. Diebold Safe ard Ecck Co., 291 Broadway, New York: ! 
Dear Sir—The safe I bought of you in October, 1883, has passed through a remark- 
ably seyere fire, preserving its contents perfectly, On the night of Dec. 28th my store 
was burned down. The safe fell directly on a carload of coal that was blazing in the 
cellar and remained there forty-eight (48) hours. The handles and parts of the hinges 


were melted. Myself and neighbors consider this as a remarkable test, as my books | 


and papers have been perfectly preserved. Yours most respectfully, 
{[Copy.] j 1 JOHN HAGAMAN. 


: i Sanp Bank, N. Y., Oct. 23d, 1885. 
WiniiaM H. Burier, Esq., New York : : : 

Dear Sir—On the night of Oct. 13th the whole business portion of our village was 
destroyed by fire, my store with the rest. The safe I bought of you about four years 
ago stood the test splendidly, having saved, all my books, papers, etc., after baking on 
the coals about sixteen hours. I wish to get another soon, and will haye no other make 
of safe. The M——-—— safe owned by Noble Hazard had nearly all its contents de- 
stroyed. Please send me prices, and oblige Yours resp’y, BYRON HELM, 

mh 


ci ALBANY, N. Y., Aug. 20th, 1885, 

Mr. W. H. Buruer, 291 Broadway, New York: AN 

Dea Siv—I delivered my old —_-—— sate on the 18th, as requested. Now, I wish to 
state,in justice to you and your work, that I have had three —— safes, and that 
I would not exchange your safe for three of — . It is the best work of its kind — 
that I have ever seen. Thanking you for your strict attention to my order, I remain 

Yours resp’y, J. H. STOWE. 
(This is a fire and burglar-proof safe.) 


; j NEw YorRK, Jan’y 24th, 1884. 
Wm. H. BuTLer, 291 Broadway, New York : Veaia 
Dear Sir—The two fire and burglar-proof safes which you made for me—one for 
each of my stores—have given entire satisfaction, and I have every confidence in them, 
so much so that should I require another you would get the order. I remain 
Resp’y yours, WM, H. HEATHCOTE, 31 Park Row and No. 8 Bowery.” 


New Yorx, Jan’y 24th, 1884. 


W. H. BUTLER, Esq-: ‘ ' 
Dear Sir—The safe purchased of you for our London office, and which you made to 
order, has given us perfect satisfaction in every way. We should recommend you to 
anyone wanting fire and burglar-proof safes. 
Yours truly, ~ D. H. WICKHAM & CO., 24 Maiden Lane, New York. 


ALL OUR FIRE-PROOF SAFES 


Are made with the Sorip Wroucut-IRon ANGLn FRAMES AND RounD-CoRNER 
Doors, under W. H. Butler’s patent of March 27th, 1877; these radical 
improvements alone bring our work nearer to perfection and character- 
ize it over that of all other makers. 4 

The manifest error commonly employed of making » joint in front by 
using separate pieces to turn the edges, and then covering the crack with 
an ornamental bead, is entirely overcome in the turned edge of our forged 
angle frame, which gives strength and solidity to the whole structure of 


| SUCH ACTUALLY SUPREME AND UNPRE- 


| MEDITATED TESTS | 


| As the Chicago fire discover with a fierce and searching light the secret 

and the source of failure. We have no hesitancy in stating, therefore,” 
| that the manufactures of this establishment have everywhere withstood 
| the severest tests from fire with more uniform success than any other 
make of safe in the market, 


THE DEMAND FOR IMPROVED BURGLAR-PROOF | 


the safe, and makes its power of resistance yin the highest degree ayailable | 
through fires in which safes with imperfeetly-closed joints and seams, as | 


they are usually built, would be destroyed, 
OUR BOUND-Conae 3 DOORS 


Are likewise an immense advantage over th® ordinary square-corner from 
the fact that if the safe should fall from an upper story and strike with 
force, the square corner acts as a wedge to force open the safe at the 
corners, We have employed the strongest form possible for preventing 
this, as well as the only proper mechanical means for proportioning the 
material to the adequate and permanent /resistance of those strains to 
which it may be subjected. it, 

The additional strength given to the'structure of our safes by the 
enlarged and rounded corners is estimated to be one-third of the breaking 
weight. This increase becomes of the highest practical importance when 
we consider that the Danger to the Contents of a Safe by Bursting Open 
or by the Orush of Halling Walls 1s Aliriys of the Most Serious Charac- 
ter, and that the only protection agains{ this kind of damage lies in a 
construction sufficient in point of strength to meet the accidents to which 
it might be exposed. ; 


THE DOORS AND JAMBS 


To our safes are constructed with four angular flanges, which are demon- 
strated to retain the greatest strength consistent with their distributing 
surface for carrying off* heat, and closest possible fitting. Where a larger 


% 


- PROTECTION 


| 

Is apparent, and has led to various attempts in this direction. Many 
|safes are brought forward with assurance by their makers, and so long 
as they are not put to the test they serve their purpose well enough; but ~ 
they cannot withstand thé:attempts of burglars’ drills, wedges or explo- 
| sives, and their true recor(l is made only in disastrous failure. 

| We justly claim that the Diebold Safe is absolutely burglar-proof, 
as is evinced by a brief reference to its proved scientific construction. 


if 


| THE ENTIRE SURFACE IS OF FIVE-PLY STEEL, 


Of a quality and temper found to be ‘‘ in nature and body” best capable 
of resistance to hammering and drilling. The Corners are Turned of 
| Wide Angle Plates, Bent and Welded by Our Patent Process. Our 
| Improved Tenons and Grooves Employed Around the Doors and Jambs 
| Renper Our Sares Perrecriy Arr-TichT anp PREVENT THE INTRODUC- 
| TION oF WrDGES oR ExpLosiveE Compounps, while by the use of — 


OUR PATENT CUT-OFF SPINDLE (WHICH WE ~~ 
| EXCLUSIVELY CONTROL) | 


Angular connection is made with the lock and boltwork, which Obviates 
All Necessity of Continuous Opening from the Outside to the Inside, and 
Curs orr Direct Entranen,— Z'hus is This Most Vulnerable Part of All 
Other Safes RunDERED ABSOLUTELY IMPENETRABLE IN OURs. ‘ 


number of flanges are used, the angle of deflection weakens the door, and | 
the excess of steps prevents its being made to fit tightly. It is of primary | 
importance that the door of any safe shguld be so adjusted as to reduce | 
the orifice around it to a minimum; this done, the source of the worst | 


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SECURE A SAFE ON ITS RECORD. 


danger to its contents is overcome, if not destroyed, and to accomplish 
this result has been one of our chief aims. 

The iron shells or boxes of our safes are backed up and sustained by 
the Best Non-Oonducting Filling that has yet been discovered. This 
filling is a hard and unyielding concreié which gives special solidity to 
the body of the safe, and 7s the Only Lining Used. 


WARRANTED NOT TO CORRODE OR SWELL 
IN ANY LOCALITY OR CLIMATE. 


Mechanical and chemical science) can apparently show that a safe 
constructed on a given plan and its| walls filled with certain materials 
which are incombustible and non-conductors of heat is utterly fire-proof, 
and the intelligent world will listen, examine and indorse the invention. 
But the indestructible materials generally employed in the construction 
of safe linings are not necessarily a protection for the contents, and the 
experience of many of those who haye put their trust in them brings our 
attention to the fact that when subjected to a great or a long heat none of 
such safes can stand. Ys 


W. H. BUTLER, ciormerly Valentine & Butler, 


Those who wish to have their property preserved from fire or their 
valuables from thieves should Secure a Safe on Its Record. Find out 
how long the safe has stood the. test, and be not content with a record 
covering but a few years. The longer a manufacturer has been in busi- 
ness, pursuing steadily one idea toward a standard, so much the more 


dependence can be placed on his goods. ; 


THE DIEBOLD IS ONE OF THE PIONEER SAFES, 


And is conceded to have acquired a position of vantage that becomes _ 
| harder and harder to rival as time passes on. The universal use of 
these safes attests the merits of the goods we represent. More Than 
*100,000 of Them Are Now in Service in This Country Alone, and to 
them we take pleasure in referring, as well as to the representative en- 
dorsements. ( ; 

To those interested in superior workmanship of this character we 
extend a cordial invitation to-visit our factory and examine our methods 
and facilities. Quality: price, style, finish, durability and prompt fulfill- 
ment of contracts are the advantages we claim and the inducements we 
| offer. ‘ 


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